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It is estimated that roughly 13,400 breeding pairs of gannets were at the colony this year. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

‘Vote gannet’ call in Bird of the Year competition

Joe Moody (Whitby Lobster Hatchery) with Sarah Reed (Dogger Bank Wind Farm).

1,054 juvenile lobsters released in the North Sea as part of partnership

Puffins are one of the highlights at RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Photo: Marisa Cashill

Puffin populations ‘will decline due to climate change’

RSPB Bempton Cliffs will feature on the popular Channel 5 programme Sam & Ade Go Birding tonight (Thursday, October 15) at 7pm.

RSPB Bempton Cliffs host Sam and Ade Go Birding Channel 5 show

The RSPCA is urging people with backyard flocks to ensure they are following Government advice.

Poultry owners reminded to keep pets safe as bird flu returns

Katie Andrews has scooped the ‘Wildlife Influencer’ accolade at this year’s Wildlife Hero Awards. Photo: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Katie is a natural winner for her work showcasing moths

The RSPB Bempton Cliffs column with Ivan Nethercoat.

The RSPB Bempton Cliffs column with Ivan Nethercoat: A feast of trees and bushes

The RSPB revealed concept designs while launched the Make A Grandstand for Nature appeal. Image: RSPB

RSPB funds appeal as new ‘Wildlife Viewing Gallery’ plan unveiled for Bempton

Sneaton Castle, Whitby.

Whitby Dairy and Grassland Discussion Group to hold first meeting of season

A young female has arrived in the Arboretum’s designated Red Squirrel Enclosure, joining the publicly named David Attenborough who arrived earlier this year. Photo credit: Dan Redfern.

Castle Howard Arboretum welcomes Cinnamon the red squirrel

The most-spotted butterfly in the county was the Small White, also known as the ‘Cabbage White’.

118,330 butterflies spotted in Yorkshire thanks to hot, dry summer
The results of Butterfly Conservation’s 2026 Big Butterfly Count are in!
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The picturesque village of Hutton-le-Hole.

New Community Forums invite people to hear more from National Park Authority

North Yorkshire Council is highlighting how a few changes at home could help stop recyclable items ending up in rubbish bins.

Council calls on residents to check their bins

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27 stunning photos capturing the seabird spectacle at Bempton Cliffs

Poppy Rummery at Bempton's sunflower patch and (inset) a tree sparrow. Photos: Kay Hyde and Ben Andrews

Sunflower boost for East Yorkshire’s tree sparrows

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s environment and regeneration committee meeting was held at County Hall.

Yorkshire Water not doing enough to tackle discharges, committee told

Flamborough Head would be part of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty plan.

Yorkshire Wolds AONB proposal submitted to Secretary of State

The East Riding led nine other authorities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in the pilot scheme.

More roads to be included in successful streetlight project

Langdale Moor. Courtesy North Yorkshire Fire And Rescue Service.

Fires more than double in York and North Yorkshire prompting warning

A teenager was part of a crew who landed a giant 338kg (740 lbs) Bluefin Tuna in Whitby for the first time in 90 years. Image: 54 North Maritime Training/SWNS

Teen helps to catch 53 stone bluefin tuna in Whitby for first time in 90 years

The new role forms part of Yorkshire Water’s growing programme of education and community engagement.

Yorkshire Water invests in coastal water safety with new community role

York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith and Deputy Mayor Jo Coles on a burnt out section of Langdale Moor.

Leaders urge action on disposable barbecues one year on moors blaze

The RSPB Bempton Cliffs column with Ivan Nethercoat.

The RSPB Bempton Cliffs column: You can often see a ‘feeding frenzy’ offshore

Alison Hume MP at the scene of the Langdale Moor fire

Scarborough and Whitby MP calls for action on disposable BBQs

NYM&R will be a county-wide cluster initiative connecting businesses, education and investment across the full North Yorkshire maritime and renewables supply chain.

New cluster planned to unite North Yorkshire’s Maritime and Renewables sector

Surveys start for Scarborough’s wastewater network transformation on August 10

Surveys start for Scarborough’s wastewater network transformation

NYFRS were very busy over the weekend due to the high number of call outs across the region.

Fire crews tackle busy weekend of fires and emergencies in Scarborough and Filey

NYFRS will be revisiting the site today (August 9).

Firefighters battle forest fire at Wykeham forest after blaze rapidly spreads
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS) tackle significant fire in Wykeham Forest after an initial report quickly escalated.
Claudia Bowes

Humberside Fire and Rescue service had a very busy weekend.

Humberside Fire Service has busy weekend attending call-outs in Bridlington

It was a buys 24 hours for fire services across the Yorkshire coast.

Busy day for fire crews across Yorkshire coast

Smoke billows from 20-acre crop fire in Hunmanby on Tuesday 28 July. Photo credit: Evie Bingley

20 Acre crop fire sees firefighters and farmers battle blaze in Hunmanby

The baby Short-Tail Nurse Shark is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and belongs to one of the smallest nurse shark species.

He's tiny, rare and needs a name – Meet SEA LIFE Scarborough's new baby shark

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More tickets available for the RSPB's Night of Nature coming to Yorkshire

Rob Booth (left) and Brendan McEvoy who are opposed to wind turbines. Inset: Artist David Hockney and the site of the application. Photos courtesy of SWNS

Plans for six giant turbines at Hockney beauty spot sparks anger

The result of a recent bin fire in Harrogate, believed to have been caused by a battery left inside a discarded set of toy building bricks.

Council reminds public to dispose of batteries responsibly after fires

The scheme consists of five two-bedroom bungalows and four two and three-bedroom houses, for social rent.

Affordable housing project for residents hit by coastal erosion

A free public screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing will take place at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough on August 1

Chris Packham backs screening of climate film at the SJT

Shorewatch volunteers at RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Photo: Ellen Leach

RSPB Bempton Cliffs marks 1,000th mammal Shorewatch

The BDMLR advises that members of the public should maintain a distance of 100m from any seals hauled out on land and to avoid crowding them. Photo credit: BDMLR.

Bridlington seal returns to sea as public urged to keep distance

As well as topping the Yorkshire’s leaderboard, the Peacock reigned supreme across the nation.

Residents urged to join this year’s Big Butterfly Count

The guise offers practical tips to improve your chances of seeing wildlife.

Wildlife trust’s free guide so people can get closer to nature

The Scarborough Sub Aqua Club members had fantastic visibility for their dives. Photo credit: Scarborough Sub Aqua Club.

Scarborough divers explore historic World War One wrecks off Bridlington Bay

The tansy beetle (Chrysolina graminis) was once found throughout riverbanks in the UK but is now restricted mainly to a small area in North Yorkshire.

Flamingo Land creates habitat for the endangered “Jewel of York”

The devastating Langdale Moors fire of summer 2025 and, inset, MP Alison Hume.

MP establishing All-Party Parliamentary Group on Wildfire Prevention

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Malton Hospital Fire: Dramatic photos show ongoing blaze
Here is a selection of photos taken as the flames continue to burn at Malton and Norton District Hospital site.
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A guillemot and chick at RSPB Bempton. Photo: Sam Turley

Seabird count accuracy improved by drone use

New housing in the North York Moors. Photo: NYMNPA

Residents given opportunity to have their say on North York Moors Local Plan

People will be asked to rate how urgently they require a charge point in a location and give the reasons why.

Residents’ views wanted on electric vehicle charging points

Coastal Erosion at Green Lane, Skipsea. Huge sections of the Yorkshire Coast face erosion issues every year. Photo: Simon Hulme

MP frustrated with Government’s stance over coastal erosion

The location of the proposed housing on the edge of Pickering.

Plans for 150 new homes on edge of Yorkshire market town backed by councillors

Fire crews from Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington attended a number of different incidents throughout the weekend.

Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington fire incidents

The ‘Waves of Waste beach clean’ events will run throughout the year. Photo: Tony Johnson

Six clean-up operations planned on Bridlington’s North Beach

Local members of the Green Party ahead of the South Beach clean-up.

Green Party team cleans up Bridlington South Beach

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North Yorkshire wildlife artist Robert E Fuller reaches 1M YouTube subscribers

There are drop-ins for people to find out about Yorkshire Water's new service reservoir on Sandybed Lane.

New service reservoir for Scarborough's Sandybed Lane

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